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Special Needs Summer Camp
Special Needs Camps in Berkshire County
Looking for a special needs summer camp for your child to attend?
Special needs camps for kids focus on the many challenges these children face in every day life. They also provide an opportunity to build close friendships with other children who have similar challenges and help to build confidence and self-esteem. These camps offer a variety of activities that are similar to a traditional camp experience. But, they are modified to address the specific needs of these campers. Some activities offered by the camps may include:
- sports
- arts and crafts
- drama
- music
- visual arts
- swimming
- hiking
- camp crafts
- therapeutic activities
- field trips
- outdoor education
- recreational play
- special activities
There are a couple of special needs camps located in Berkshire County Massachusetts that focus on specific issues.
Special needs camps located in Southern Berkshire County:
Great Barrington
Edward J. Madden Open Hearts Camp 413-528-2229
An overnight camp for girls and boys ages 8-16 who have had open heart surgery or a heart transplant and have fully recovered from surgery. Offering sports, recreation, arts and environmental activities.
West Stockbridge
Camp Chazak (201) 722-0400
A 7-day Jewish recreational and therapeutic overnight camp for children 9-13 years with social developmental delays. Offering adventure and outdoor activities, athletics, arts and crafts, performing arts, water sports, field trips, Jewish life studies and special activities. These activities are modified based on the needs and size of the Chazak Community.
If you know a child who has special needs that would like to attend a summer camp, consider one of these as an option.
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